YEARLY HIGH
1.9195 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.7279 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8164 YER

2023 ISK to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ISK to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 1.9195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 1.7279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1916 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7518 to the December average rate of 1.8154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.9195 was down 4.77% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.0157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ISK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,597 YER
2022 Average 9,270 YER
Yearly Trough Low 8,639 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 958.11 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.9136
1.7350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to YER Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.7916, compared to 1.8412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.0941 YER (High: 1.9184 / Low: 1.8243). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0306 YER (High: 1.9195 / Low: 1.8889).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0941
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0485 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0485

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 1.8987) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.8053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0934 (+5.17%).

2023 Avg (August) 1.8987
2022 Avg (August) 1.8053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7768 1.7291 1.7518
February 1.7964 1.7279 1.7499
March 1.8432 1.7554 1.7892
April 1.8550 1.8161 1.8341
May 1.8456 1.7768 1.8082
June 1.8603 1.7747 1.8162
July 1.9184 1.8243 1.8869
August 1.9195 1.8889 1.8987
September 1.8970 1.8152 1.8502
October 1.8269 1.7885 1.8063
November 1.8279 1.7408 1.7899
December 1.8451 1.7883 1.8154